--- title: "PA/00566/24: demolish two existing houses consisting of two in Rabat | PropertyList" url: https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00566-24/rabat-demolish-two-existing-houses-consisting-of-two source: PropertyList (propertylist.mt), from the Malta Planning Authority's public register retrieved: 2026-11-03 --- > Granted planning application in Rabat: To demolish two existing houses consisting of two floors and a basement level; partial excavation to extend existing… Planning applications › Rabat › PA0056624 # PA/00566/24: demolish two existing houses consisting of two in Rabat 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat To demolish two existing houses consisting of two floors and a basement level; partial excavation to extend existing basement and construction of basement garages, overlying 15 apartments and 2 receded units at penthouse level. - **Status:** Granted (This application has been approved by Planning Board / Commission.) - **Location:** 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat - **Locality:** [Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat) - **Applicant:** [MXE Ltd Attn: Stephen Mercieca](https://propertylist.mt/applicant/mxe-ltd) - **Perit:** [Perit Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) - **Application type:** Full development permission - **Zone:** Within Development Zone - **Type of works:** Demolition & New Construction (Residential) - **Residential units:** 17 - **Received:** 11 October 2023 - **Validated:** 7 February 2024 - **Published:** 7 February 2024 - **Comments close:** 8 March 2024 - **Recommendation:** Grant Permission - **Decision:** Grant Permission - **Decision date:** 11 March 2025 - **Permit expires:** 26 March 2030 [Case details on the Planning Authority website](https://www.pa.org.mt/pacasedetails?CaseType=PA/00566/24) [Plans, case officer report and decision on eapps](https://eapps.pa.org.mt/Case/CaseDetails?caseType=PA&casenumber=00566&caseYear=24) ## Planning activity around 79, 81, 83, 85, 87, Triq Kola Xara, Rabat 170 other applications within 300 m: 116 granted, 4 refused, 24 pending. 97% of decided applications nearby were granted. Tallest granted nearby: 5 floors (PA/03537/25). On Triq Kola Xara: 10 other applications, 7 granted and 0 refused; granted buildings are typically 3 floors, the tallest 4. Approval estimate for demolition & new construction applications like this here: about 95% (likely range 65–100%, low reliability, from 29 comparable decisions nearby). Indicative only. It's based on decisions for similar nearby applications, not on the drawings or the case officer's report; it gets better as documents are added from eapps. - [**PA/05186/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05186-23/rabat-internal-alterations-consisting-of-displacement-of-walls): Proposed internal alterations consisting of displacement of walls and changes to apertures. Proposal also includes construction of pool on roof top. Granted, validated 5 January 2024, 19 m away - [**PA/05652/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05652-23/rabat-sanction-existing-first-floor-maisonette-and-washroom): To sanction existing first floor maisonette and washroom at roof level, including correction of site plan from that approved in PA5135/97. Granted, validated 15 May 2024, 21 m away - [**PA/05730/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-05730-23/rabat-sanction-changes-from-approved-permit-papb1861-92-with): To sanction changes from approved permit PAPB1861/92 with respect to a garage at road level. Granted, validated 4 October 2023, 32 m away - [**PA/03626/22** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03626-22/rabat-change-of-use-from-retail-shop): Change of use from retail shop (Class 4) to gym (Class 3C) and change of use from garage to nutritionist office (Class 4A) and insertion of dark grey… Status being checked, 36 m away - [**PA/02385/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02385-25/rabat-renewal-of-permit-pa-00968-19-to-sanction): Renewal of permit PA/00968/19 - To sanction existing lightweight roof enclosures and alterations to one of the roof structures by removing corrugated sheeting… Granted, validated 19 May 2025, 45 m away - [**PA/04086/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-04086-23/rabat-internal-and-external-alterations-to-existing-dwelling): Internal and external alterations to existing dwelling, demolition of first floor and construction of first floor and receded second floor. Granted, validated 22 August 2023, 3 floors plus a receded floor, 48 m away - [**PA/01673/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-01673-26/rabat-sanction-alterations-from-the-development-approved-under): To sanction alterations from the development approved under PA/6598/01 and DN/407/14, and to carry out minor internal alterations at ground, first and second… Granted, validated 11 March 2026, 3 floors, 55 m away - [**PA/07372/23** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07372-23/rabat-sanction-minor-differences-in-second-floor-apartment): To sanction minor differences in second floor apartment from original permit PA2246/73. Changes include minor differences in layout and addition of bedroom,… Granted, validated 11 July 2024, 57 m away - [**PA/03363/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-26/rabat-convert-ground-floor-garage-to-maisonette): To convert ground floor garage to maisonette, proposed alterations to internal levels throughout, and alterations to three approved penthouses in PA/00566/24… Pending, validated 19 August 2026, 62 m away - [**PA/02274/21** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-02274-21/rabat-sanctioning-of-existing-building-and-proposed-internal): Sanctioning of existing building and proposed internal and external alterations. Status being checked, 63 m away - [**PA/06787/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06787-26/rabat-demolition-of-existing-pre-1968-residence-and-construction): Demolition of existing pre-1968 residence and construction of (1) street level garage, and (4) overlying apartments. Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 2 floors, 69 m away - [**PA/03246/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03246-26/rabat-carry-out-internal-and-external-alterations-from): To carry out internal and external alterations from that approved in PA/03537/25 and to change of use from dwelling to Class 3A (guest house). Pending, validated 20 May 2026, 72 m away - [**PA/07684/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07684-25/rabat-demolition-of-a-garage): Demolition of a garage, two maisonettes, one at ground floor and another at first floor, and a terraced house, retention of part of the existing facade at… Pending, validated 3 December 2025, 4 floors plus a receded floor, 75 m away - [**PA/03537/25** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03537-25/rabat-demolish-existing-washroom-at-second-floor-and): To demolish existing washroom at second floor and to carry out internal and external alterations including lift shaft and construction of additional floors at… Granted, validated 10 July 2025, 5 floors, 75 m away - [**PA/00352/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-00352-26/rabat-extend-second-floor-and-install-photovoltaic-panels): To extend second floor and install photovoltaic panels on roof. Granted, validated 9 March 2026, 3 floors, 76 m away ## More by Elena Borg Costanzi - [**PA/07840/26** Gzira](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07840-26/gzira-sanction-studio-apartment): To sanction studio apartment, common area, and garages at ground floor as built, from that approved in PA/07785/23. Pending - [**PA/07721/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07721-26/sliema-develop-existing-airspace-into-2-apartments-and): To develop existing airspace into 2 apartments and to alter some back areas in the existing house to accommodate a further two apartments, adding up to a… Pending - [**PA/07477/26** Sliema](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07477-26/sliema-restoration-of-facades-and-non-illuminated-sign-to): Restoration of facades and non-illuminated sign to Class 4A offices on both streets. Pending - [**PA/07292/26** Balzan](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07292-26/balzan-introduction-of-wall-lining): Introduction of wall lining (low height) at ground floor and first floor, split level at ground floor and to include a small basement discovered during the… Pending - [**PA/07044/26** Pembroke](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-07044-26/pembroke-demolition-of-existing-dwelling): Demolition of existing dwelling, excavation and construction of basement garages, and overlying four apartments and a penthouse at receded level. Pending, validated 14 October 2026, 4 floors plus a receded floor - [**PA/06795/26** Swieqi](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-06795-26/swieqi-excavate-and-construct-semi-basement-garages): To excavate and construct semi-basement garages, Class 4B retail shop including sign and secondary access to garages approved in PA/02370/16, 8 overlying… Pending, validated 7 October 2026, 5 floors plus a receded floor [All applications by Elena Borg Costanzi](https://propertylist.mt/perit/elena-borg-costanzi) ## More from MXE Ltd - [**PA/03363/26** Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/permit/PA-03363-26/rabat-convert-ground-floor-garage-to-maisonette): To convert ground floor garage to maisonette, proposed alterations to internal levels throughout, and alterations to three approved penthouses in PA/00566/24… Pending, validated 19 August 2026 [All planning applications in Rabat](https://propertylist.mt/planning-applications/rabat)